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Glissando

usgb/ɡlɪˈsændəʊ/Volume
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Music Technique

Glissando is a musical term that indicates a fluid and continuous slide between notes.

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Her fingers created a seamless glissando across the harp strings.
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Instrument Specific

Most common on keyboard and string instruments; it creates a unique sound that's easily recognizable.

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The violinist's glissando added drama to the orchestra's performance.
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Scale-Like Passage

While sliding, the tones usually follow a specific scale, creating a fluid musical passage.

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He executed a perfect glissando, moving up the scale swiftly.
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